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Bachelor of Health Sciences

La Trobe University

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics. NB: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

Course Description

Learn about human biosciences and the factors that influence health. Students will issues around health and disability, and ways to improve health across the community. They will develop an understanding of the factors that influence health, disability and the human body in the context of communities and workplaces. Students select an area of focus in second year, and find work in public health, community and private health services, aged care, medical research, hospitals, rehabilitation counselling, and occupational health and safety.

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About La Trobe University

La Trobe University, believes that higher education has the power to transform people and societies. Their goal is to make a difference to their students, staff, and the communities they serve.

In 2016, La Trobe was ranked in the QS Top 50 Under 50 for the first time, making them one of the world's best young universities. They are also ranked in the world's top 400 universities by all three major ranking agencies: QS World University Rankings 2016-2017, Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2016-2017 and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2016.

La Trobe's research is focused on resolving some of the greatest challenges of our time. Researchers in facilities like the La Trobe Institute of Molecular Science and the Centre for Agribioscience are driving new ways to fight disease, and tackle climate change, drought and other threats to Australian agriculture.

Work placements are an important part of La Trobe's courses and students find work experience with organisations like CSIRO, the Australian Synchrotron, Deloitte and the University's partner hospitals. Students also receive hands-on training in facilities including a TV studio, an archaeological dig simulation site, moot court, and on field trips to places like Victoria's alpine wilderness.

La Trobe encourages its students to participate in overseas study programs including studying law in Shanghai, nanotechnology in Tokyo, archaeology in Mexico and urban planning in Sri Lanka. In 2014, the University awarded travel grants and scholarships to 852 undergraduate and postgraduate students to study with partners like Michigan State University and the University of Essex.

The University has eight campuses in Victoria and NSW and is the largest provider of university education in regional Victoria. The University has more than 170,000 graduates, including CEOs, parliamentarians, human rights activists, medical researchers and Olympians.

Provider CRICOS: 00115M

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Duration

Bendigo

Full-time internal = 3 years

Part-time internal = 6 years

Melbourne

Full-time internal = 3 years

Part-time internal = 6 years

Structure

First year offers core subjects with students from other health sciences courses. Students will focus on basic human biosciences and factors influencing health, and the roles of health professionals in the health and welfare sectors. Second and third years includes an appropriate major. Melbourne students can choose to major in human physiology and anatomy, public health, or rehabilitation counselling.

Entry Requirements

VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score of at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics. NB: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

Comments

Graduates from this course are given first preference for the following programs: Master of Clinical Audiology; Master of Clinical Prosthetics and Orthotics; Master of Dietetic Practice; Master of Exercise Physiology; Master of Health Information Management; Master of Occupational Therapy Practice; Master of Orthoptics; Master of Podiatric Practice; Master of Physiotherapy Practice; Master of Social Work; and Master of Speech Pathology.

How does this course perform?

How do study fields for Bachelor of Health Sciences at La Trobe University perform?

Environmental studies

Who is studying Environmental studies at La Trobe University

160

7

86%

9%

8%

Undergraduate students

International students

School leavers

Over 25 years old

Part time students

Rehabilitation

Who is studying Rehabilitation at La Trobe University

2,393

112

81%

11%

8%

Undergraduate students

International students

School leavers

Over 25 years old

Part time students

What Rehabilitation graduates from La Trobe University say

Teaching quality

Worse

Average

Better

Generic skills

Worse

Average

Better

Overall satisfaction

Not available.

Where do Rehabilitation graduates from La Trobe University go

Seeking work

24%

Worse

Average

Better

Starting salary

$54,296

Not available.

Further study

2%

Not available.

Health services and support

Who is studying Health services and support at La Trobe University

4,173

152

81%

10%

8%

Undergraduate students

International students

School leavers

Over 25 years old

Part time students

What Health services and support graduates from La Trobe University say

Teaching quality

Not available.

Generic skills

Worse

Average

Better

Overall satisfaction

Not available.

Where do Health services and support graduates from La Trobe University go

Seeking work

25%

Worse

Average

Better

Starting salary

$56,718

Worse

Average

Better

Further study

11%

Not available.

Life after Study

Rehabilitation

Where are graduates that studied Rehabilitation at La Trobe University?

45%

33%

13%

1%

Public sector

Private practice

Private industry

Working overseas

Health services and support

Where are graduates that studied Health services and support at La Trobe University?

Rehabilitation counsellors assist people with disability or medical conditions or who are experiencing social disadvantage to attain individual rehabilitation goals, including return to paid employment. They assist people with physical or psychological disabilities, refugees, ex-offenders, disadvantaged youth and those experiencing long-term unemployment.